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LOT 0569
Roman Bronze Openwork Mount Group
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 - 1 5/8 in. (27.4 grams total, 29-42 mm).
Comprising: a cruciform mount with concentric crosses and remains of four mounting lugs to reverse; a quatrefoil mount composed of lunate forms radiating from a central circle, four mounting lugs to reverse. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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Roman Bronze Hare and Hound Brooch
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Composed of an openwork plaque with two inverted panels each depicting a hound with a hare in its mouth; remains of pin lug and catchplate to reverse. 14.9 grams, 42 mm
Acquired prior to 1980. From the UK art market. -
Large Romano-Celtic Yellow Glass Triangular Mount
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
In the form of an equilateral triangle, pierced through the centre for mounting. 9.1 grams, 33 mm
From the Robin Symes Gallery, stock number 91-321 on label, inventory number 185. -
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Roman Gemstone with Lion
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Of truncated conical form, the agate stone engraved with a prancing male lion facing right, one front leg and tail raised; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 1.79 grams, 14 mm
Acquired on the European art market in the late 1960s-early 1970s.
